Borderline Film
Borderline is a tragicomedy based on the “Jungle”— the unofficial refugee and migrant encampment in Calais, France – that was home to up to 10,000 people before its dismantlement by the French authorities in October 2016. The show is the result of a 6 weeks devising period with an ensemble of European and refugee performers from 9 different countries: UK, France, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Italy, Palestine, Chile and Sudan.
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"Borderline has established PSYCHEdelight as one of the leading creators of theatre with refugees, exploring new ways to embed genuine participation that can lead to professional performance and artistic development."
- Counterpoints Art
Borderline is co-produced by Counterpoints Art and received precious support from Arts Council UK, The French Institute, The Cockpit, The Young Vic Taking Part, Theatre Delicatessen and Old Vic Workrooms.​
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Borderline Film was presented at:
Centre Régional Des Arts Du Cirque De Lomme (12. 2021)
M1 Singapore Fringe Festival at Human Rights Day (01 . 2022)
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★★★★☆ Bachormeeboy's Review of Borderline
"This is a lovingly-devised, well-crafted show, equal parts camp and sobering, a show made by refugees not for us, but for themselves as they work through their difficulties by finding light amidst the darkness."